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Monday, July 07, 2014

PowerShell PowerCamp–October 18-19th 2014

What is A PowerShell PowerCamp?PowerCamp is a fast paced weekend training event that covers all the basic aspects of Windows PowerShell v5 - from the command line to writing production-oriented scripts and leveraging work flow and desired state configuration. We start with the basics including configuration, formatting and providers and remoting and jobs. Then, on day 2, we look at scripting, work flows, managing script libraries using modules, WMI/CIM, using objects, and PowerShell in Windows. The event concludes with a look at the new Desired State Configuration feature in PowerShell 4 and 5.
The PowerCamp event is a combination of lecture, demonstrations plus Q&A, with the opportunity to type along with the tutor. There are no formal labs. But I do provide the key demos, all the slides, plus a wealth of other add on material on a memory stick you get at the start of day 1. So bring along your laptop, and type away.What is the Agenda?The event happens over the Weekend of October 18th and 19th. We start each day promptly at 9:00 and finish no later than 17:00. Day 1 – The Basics

PowerShell Fundamentals – starting with the key elements of PowerShell (Cmdlets, Objects and the Pipeline) plus installation, setup, and profiles

What’s new in v5 – this looks at the things specifically added into PowerShell v5.

Formatting – how to format output nicely – both by default and using hash tables and display XML

Using .Net, COM, WMI and CIM objects – working with various kinds of objects

PowerShell in Windows – a look at what’s there and how you can leverage the huge number of cmdlets

PowerShell Desired State Configuration – this final module looks at PowerShell’s Desired State Configuration tool and what you can do with it.

What does it cost?The cost is £200 (+VAT at the prevailing rate) for the weekend. Meals and accommodation are not covered.Where is the event going to take place?The PowerShell PowerCamp is being held at Microsoft Cardinal Place, 100 Victoria Street in Victoria. We will hold it on the weekend of October 18/19 2014. Each day starts promptly at 09:00 and finishes up by 16:45. We’ll also take short break throughout the day, including a 1-hour lunch breakPowerDrinks? After Saturday’s session, attendees are invited to a small nearby public house for some lovely English ale and networking with each other!Who is the tutor?The PowerShell Weekend PowerCamp is delivered by Thomas Lee. Thomas has been involved in the PowerShell community since the very beginning. He provides training and consultancy around a range of Microsoft products, with a recent focus on PowerShell and Lync Server. Thomas runs PowerShell training courses around the world, and has been a speaker at conferences across the world for the past decade. In his spare time, he lives with his wife, daughter, wine cellar, and Grateful Dead live recordings archive in a small cottage in the English countryside. His Twitter handle is @DoctorDNS and he maintains two blogs (Under the Stairs at http://tfl09.blogspot.com and PowerShell Scripts Blog at http://pshscripts.blogspot.com).What do I need to bring?You need to bring a laptop with PowerShell v5 loaded. That can be either native or in a virtual machine. I suggest you have at least two VMs pre-configured – one a server 2012 R2 installation the other a Windows 8 ,1installation. The virtualisation software is not of concern – but you need 64-bit guest OS support for Server 2012! Thus you can use Hyper-V, VMware Workstation or Oracle’s Virtual Box. Heck, run it in a VM on a Mac or Linux PC if you want. Just bring along PowerShell v3/4/5 (preferably V5!).How do I book?Contact DoctorDNS@Gmail.com to book a place and to arrange for the invoice to be paid. Payment must be in cash, cheque or bank transfer – I don’t take credit cards.More DetailsWatch this blog for any hot breaking news on the event.